Lora, I try to go to the Y at least 3 days/week (during the summer, it was 5, but gas prices lately and all the daily stuff keeps me soooo busy!) I either swim for an hour or two or I do water aerobics for an hour and swim for an hour or so. The water aerobics class I do is actualy very good. It is designed so that you can choose to workout hardcore or just kind workout -- of course, I push myself to the limit!! If money is tight (believe me, I know all about THAT situation!) then the Y is one of your best options. They start their fees at like $300/month for a family membership, BUT -- they have a sliding scale for those of us who don't make THAT much or who have a lot of bills. Ask about the "open doors" policy and they will tell you if you qualify based on your income/situation. The childcare is included in membership, so you don't have to worry about what to do with the little one while you workout. Also, they usually have loads of classes (yoga, pilates, water aerobics, etc) that will help you get in shape as well as someone who can help you customise your workout to target your needy areas/lifestyle. good luck, I hope this helped! --joanna 325/219/125(someday, I hope!!)

theresa. COngrats Girl... I too have lost a hundred pounds. I look so much better and 50 more qualifies me for a tummy tuck. I am on a push for the gold. Keep up the good work Rae

My WOW moment....I went to the park with my 5 yr old daughter and actually went swinging with her! I felt bad when I realized the last time I went on a swing was when my 11 yr old twins were toddlers. My poor baby...I've never been able to fit on or trust a swing to hold my weight in her entire life. We had a blast though! Cathy

Mine stopped for several weeks because I started workijng out and gaining muscle.. make sure you are eatting and drinking enough.. your body will horde the weight if it likes you are starving to death.. fool it buy eatting what you are suppoised to and drinking lots of water!! remember sip sip sip!!! Linda

I am not losing any! I have lost 80lbs and have been stuck at that (going up and down a few pounds) for a month...I am so depressed and scared I am failing at this as I have failed my whole life at losing weight! I tolerate food-but can't find anything real healthy (not a lot of sodium) that I like! I am so upset!! Dawn 310/230/??? April 1, 2005